What’s happening

Anglofams is an international community designed to connect English-speaking families with kids of all ages in the area.

We are a diverse group of families who understand the unique experiences of raising bilingual children.  Parents can share stories and resources, seek advice, and provide a casual, social environment for their children to be exposed to English outside of the home.

On October 13th, we’ll be hosting a children’s book exchange at the library.

Bring your children and a gently used book (in English) from your personal collection to exchange with another family!

Light refreshments and snacks will be available, as well as activities and games to keep kids entertained.

This event is free and open to all library members with an active family membership.

To sign up, please e-mail the group leaders here. We kindly ask that you RSVP by October 10th.

Are you an international student in Angers?  A local student who plans to study abroad in an English-speaking country? A bilingual family looking for a place to socialize in English?  Or simply someone who enjoys speaking English and wants more opportunities to do so? Join us for our ever-popular game night and pizza party!

Come to the library and enjoy a slice while you roll the dice – all in English of course!

This event is open to both members and non-members of the library.  All language levels welcome.

Cost: 10 € per person (covers pizza and non-alcoholic drinks)

Additional Details: Event starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Last entry at 6:45 pm. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Let the games begin!

“Books and Tea” is a monthly meeting, on a Thursday, for bookworms and tea drinkers. Bring a book you’ve really enjoyed, talk about it and pass it on! The group meets from 2:15 to 3:45 at La P’tite Cigogne, 23 rue du Musée in Angers. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!

Join the library community for a special moment to talk about anything and everything (in English of course)! Just come in and chat with others, have a cuppa and enjoy the company. Coffee House is free and open to all library members. No need to reserve! Donations welcome as always!

Come along and bring your knitting,

Have a natter while you’re sitting,

Or learn to knit with wool provided,

Needles loaned and stitches guided.

Knitted garments are très chic,

So be in vogue and start this week.

Knit and Natter is a free activity, open to all library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in.

Get on those hiking boots and take some time to revel in the great outdoors! The group “Walk and Talk” organises an easy walk once a month – approximately 10 km, 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon – in order to discover or re-discover the beautiful hiking paths of the Maine-et-Loire. Come along with good walking shoes, protection against rain, cold or heat according to the season…. a bottle of water and a little “en-cas” to keep your stamina up !

Maximum group is 20 so make sure to sign up!

Want to sign up? Easy as pie!

Sign up by sending your name, email address and phone numbers (perferably cell phone) to this email address. You will be sent full details of the walk in due time.

The October read for the book club is “Morality Play” by Barry Unsworth.

“The national bestseller: A medieval murder mystery full of the wonders of the time―and lessons for our own time―by a master storyteller. The time is the fourteenth century. The place is a small town in rural England, and the setting a snow-laden winter. A small troupe of actors accompanied by Nicholas Barber, a young renegade priest, prepare to play the drama of their lives. Breaking the longstanding tradition of only performing religious plays, the groups leader, Martin, wants them to enact the murder that is foremost in the townspeoples minds. A young boy has been found dead, and a mute-and-deaf girl has been arrested and stands to be hanged for the murder. As members of the troupe delve deeper into the circumstances of the murder, they find themselves entering a political and class feud that may undo them. Intriguing and suspenseful, Morality Play is an exquisite work that captivates by its power, while opening up the distant past as new to the reader.”

The Book Club is full for the 2024-2025 year.  If you would like to join the waiting list, please send an e-mail to reception. We also invite you to consider joining Books and Tea or Saturday Reading Group!

ENGLISH CAMP COLLÉGIENS Fall 2024

Have some fun in English during the school holidays!

October 23, 24, 25  |  2 – 5pm

ENGLISH CAMP is a three-day immersive program designed specifically for collégiens. This program provides a unique opportunity to practice English in a supportive and enjoyable environment during school vacation.

Program Highlights

• Engaging Activities: Interactive sessions focused on improving listening and speaking skills.
• Fun Learning Environment: Practice English and discover the joy of speaking a new language.
• Comprehensive Materials: All teaching materials provided to ensure a productive learning experience.

Registration Details:

• Cost: €75 for all three afternoons
• Included: Snack, teaching materials, and a one-year subscription to the library.

To register, please contact reception. 

Come and play (simple) Bridge (cardgame) at the library! Engage in a brain-stimulating sport: the Mini Bridge Exclusive Society. Discover, learn and play Mini Bridge in a relaxed, casual and informal ambiance. Mini Bridge, as developed by MBES allows and encourages

• conversations while playing the game,
• comments and remarks before, during and after the game,
• second thoughts,
• not taking oneself too seriously,

…in a nutshell, MBES (Mini Bridge Exclusive Society) proposes a different concept from the competing conventional Bridge Clubs.

It is free and open to members of the library. Please contact the library to join!